ISRAEL
If you’re planning to visit Israel, you’ll be required to obtain the new ETA-IL travel visa beginning in January 2025 (subject to change). This visa will be valid for multiple trips over a maximum period of two years (unless noted otherwise). Tour operators, like imagine, are not permitted by the Israeli government to obtain these visas on behalf of our travelers, so all travelers must apply for the visa themselves.
Cost: 25 NIS (approximately $7 USD, as of August 2024)
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EUROPE
If you’re planning to visit the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, or any of the other select 20 European countries, you’ll be required to obtain the new ETIAS travel authorization beginning in 2025. As part of the requirements passed in September 2022, many European countries will now require travelers to obtain a visa before entering, even for tourism. Tour operators, like imagine, are not permitted by the European Union to obtain these visas on behalf of our travelers, so all travelers must apply for the visa themselves.
Cost: 7 EUR (approximately $8 USD, as of August 2024)*
* There is no fee for applicants under 18 or above 70 years of age.
Things to Know (Before You Go)
This information is valid as of August 26, 2024.